MTS Criterion Series 60 - Manual (Page 32)

About This Manual
This manual is for operators of MTS Criterion Series 60 Systems. It describes the following for a typical
system:
• Primary components
• Key concepts you should know before using your system
• Detailed instructions for running the Example Tension Test file (included with your system) on a typical
system
• Detailed instructions for using the Review tab in the MTS TW Express application to analyze sample
data generated by the Example Tension Test file
• Best practices for running the example test and other tests on systems that are configured differently
than the typical system used as an example in this manual
This manual does not include information that pertains to specialists who install, calibrate, set system
preferences, create test design files, or perform other activities typically performed by Field Service
Engineers, Test Designers, and Administrators.
About Other MTS Documentation
Hardware Manuals
Your system includes a System Documentation CD that contains manuals for the individual hardware
components in your system (for example, the MTS Criterion Series 60 Load Frame manual). Use these
manuals to obtain operator information for components in your system not covered in detail in this manual.
Software Help
Your system includes software help files for each MTS software application included with your system,
usually accessible by pressing the F1 key.
Documentation Access on MTS.com
You can obtain the latest versions of standard MTS documentation on the web at
http://www.mts.com/en/services/index.htm.
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System Introduction